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Quincy Whig

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Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1870

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Death of U S Senator Norton prompts Minnesota vacancy

The death of Senator Daniel S. Norton in Washington from pulmonary disease creates a U S Senate vacancy to be filled by Minnesota's governor. Norton's term would have ended March 4 1871, leaving a brief interim before the next election. European news describes mixed signals of peace and unease, with France seeking to oppose Prussian moves and shifts in French government following ministerial resignation.

Daniel S. Norton United States Minnesota Washington Norton United States Senate

Illinois notes on railroads and county matters

A garbled set of reports from Illinois and Midwest regions covers Central Railroad prospects, Swedish emigrants in Jacksonside, county Pioneer Association meetings, and local civic concerns. It mentions a cadetship admission, a bridge-financing contract, and county suits for recovery, with various local incidents and appointments noted.

Illinois Hhnals Central Railroad Jacksonside Peoria Nathaniel Niftscot Deshovius Waeet Potn Moo Jaredicket Peddettoged Ted Virden Poorin

Gold Market Fluctuates on International Dispatches

New York July 14 reports show renewed gold market excitement as foreign bankers reassess unsettled markets. Early trades touched 112.25 to 112.75, surged to 113.75 then eased, closing around 113.27 amid foreign dispatches. News from Paris Berlin and Washington indicated tensions over Spain and German mail service, with fears of war influencing prices.

New York London Jann Berlin Prussia Napoleon Washington United States

Billiardist Pierre Carme Murdered in Stage Robbery

A New Orleans arrival reports Pierre Carme, famed billiard player, was attacked while traveling by stage from San Luis Potosi to Mexico City. He resisted and was dragged from the coach and killed. Also notes Finian Starr and Thompson sentenced to two years and Mannix one year in state prison, plus a swindle case linked to Southwestern Printing and Publishing Association and J B Chadwick.

New Orleans Pierre Carme San Luis Potosi Mexico CaxanoDaiella Starr and Thompson Mannix

Peace and war rumors swirl across Europe now

Europe reports peace but rumors of a crisis persist as Paris and Rome witness political shifts. Prussia rejects French demands, King William II heads toward Berlin amid war talk, while Gladstone notes incomplete correspondence and Spain’s throne plays into the tension. A violent Montreal storm interrupts a calm century.

Malitke Berlin Silesian Gorteshakof Wiesbad Bressens England Russia Austria St.Cloud Prussia Hohenzollern Spain Soaobox Gladstone House of Commons Disraeli France Grammont

Questions of Authority in Woods Case

In Rucavoso July 14, John Johns Jr counsel for Pat Woods moved in city court to enter a nolle prosequi on the Woods indictment citing Congress punishing him for assault on Representative Porter. The Commonwealth’s Attorney with court consent declined, saying Woods’ offense is against Virginia and must be tried here. The warrant of Speaker Blaine was produced, but the court ruled a nolle prosequi could not be entered without proof of punishment by a competent authority, which Congress was not.

Rucavoso John Johms, Jr Pat Woods Nolle Woods Congress Porter Commonwealth Wood Virginia Johns Blaine

Democratic Nomination in Fifth District at Franklin

The Democratic Convention of the Fifth Congressional District at Franklin nominated Thomas Cottrell of Indianapolis. A fire at Ackley town yesterday morning destroyed the Crawford House with a loss of 10000 dollars and insurance of 6000 dollars.

Indianapolis Fifth Franklin Thos Cottrell Curiaco Ackley Crawford

Senate and House debates on bills and Indian appropriations

In Washington July sessions lawmakers clash over Georgia state rights and elections, consider a trente on Guadaloupe Hidalgo negotiator, and push a new 2 million dollar Indian peace bill. Senate moves include Mount Vernon relics, Lincoln pension, and naval and army appropriations while House handles private bills and railroad petitions.

Senate Confusion Over House Proceedings and Reported Grants

The session notes show the committee on the decay of American commerce adopted with a recess exclusion. The conference report on the jurors' compensation bill was submitted and adopted. Mr Dickey announced a conference report on the army bill, agreed to. Enrolled bills announced. The House faced disorder as members moved about and ignored the Speaker. A conference report on sundry civil expenses and the additional deficiency bill was submitted and agreed to. Also notice of Emerson Minstrels and various local advertisements and notices follow.

Wilson Committee On Military Affairs Secretary of the Interior Mount Vernon Mary Curtis Lee Anthony Lincoln Bayard and Morrill Ramsay D.S. Norton Washington Senate House Messrs Ramaty, Thurman and Stockton Omaha Sargent Dawes Yeas Bays Dickey Conference Committee al Conference

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